Hemostatic Wound Dressings - Surgicel, Surgifoam
Hemostatic wound dressings for operative bleeding control - Ethicon Surgicel absorbable hemostat (oxidized regenerated cellulose) in multiple formats and sizes, Ethicon Surgifoam absorbable gelatin sponge for surgical hemostasis. Used in OR, surgery centers and procedural areas for intraoperative bleeding control where suture, cautery or pressure are insufficient. Sterile, ships within 24 hours. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, surgery centers and surgical specialty practices.
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Hemostatic Wound Dressings for Surgical Hemostasis
Hemostatic wound dressings are a specialized OR and surgical procedural category - absorbable materials applied to bleeding tissue to support hemostasis where suture, electrocautery, ligation or direct pressure are insufficient or not appropriate. The catalog covers the two primary clinical hemostatic dressing platforms: Surgicel (oxidized regenerated cellulose) for general surgical hemostasis applications across multiple specialties, and Surgifoam (absorbable gelatin sponge) for spongiform hemostatic applications. Both are absorbable, leaving no residual material after the bleeding is controlled and the surgical site has healed.
Hemostatic Products Available
- Ethicon Surgicel (oxidized regenerated cellulose) - The catalog standard hemostatic dressing. Oxidized regenerated cellulose in sheet, fibrillar and fabric formats. Applied directly to bleeding tissue, where it converts to a gel matrix supporting hemostasis. Absorbable over the post-operative period.
- Ethicon Surgifoam (absorbable gelatin sponge) - Absorbable gelatin sponge for surgical hemostasis. Cut to appropriate size for the bleeding site and applied directly. Absorbable over the post-operative healing course.
Hemostatic Applications by Surgical Specialty
| Specialty | Typical Use | Format Preference |
|---|---|---|
| General surgery | Intraoperative bleeding control at surgical sites | Surgicel sheet or fibrillar |
| Orthopedic surgery | Bone bleeding control, soft tissue hemostasis | Surgifoam, Surgicel |
| Neurosurgery | Sensitive neural tissue hemostasis | Surgicel fibrillar for fine application |
| Cardiothoracic surgery | Cardiac and vascular suture line hemostasis | Surgicel sheet at suture lines |
| Otolaryngology / ENT | Nasal packing, post-tonsillectomy hemostasis | Surgifoam, Surgicel |
| Urology | Renal and pelvic surgical hemostasis | Surgicel, Surgifoam |
| Dental and oral surgery | Post-extraction hemostasis | Surgifoam, Surgicel |
Surgicel Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose
Surgicel is the absorbable hemostat platform from Ethicon, manufactured from oxidized regenerated cellulose. The material is applied directly to bleeding tissue, where it converts to a brown/black gel matrix on contact with blood. The matrix supports hemostasis through a combination of mechanical pressure as the material absorbs blood and contact activation of the coagulation cascade. Surgicel is absorbed over 7-14 days post-operatively under normal conditions, leaving no permanent foreign body in the surgical site. Available in multiple formats: standard sheet for general application, fibrillar for fine application in sensitive tissue areas (neurosurgery), and fabric for larger surgical sites.
Surgifoam Absorbable Gelatin Sponge
Surgifoam is an absorbable gelatin sponge for surgical hemostasis. The sponge is cut to the appropriate size for the bleeding site, applied directly to the area, and either left in place to be absorbed or removed after hemostasis is established. The mechanism is primarily mechanical - the sponge creates a matrix that supports clot formation and tamponades the bleeding source. Absorbable gelatin sponge has been used in surgical hemostasis for decades and remains a standard option across multiple surgical specialties, particularly in applications requiring conformability to irregular surgical site geometry.
Hemostatic dressings are an essential OR formulary category for any facility performing surgical procedures - from ambulatory surgery centers handling routine procedures through tertiary hospital ORs handling complex multi-specialty surgical case mix. Standing order programs for Surgicel and Surgifoam keep operating rooms in continuous supply. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Top Hemostatic Products
- Ethicon # 2082 - Surgicel Absorbable Hemostat (Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are hemostatic wound dressings used for?
Hemostatic wound dressings are absorbable materials applied to bleeding tissue in surgical and procedural settings to support hemostasis where suture, electrocautery, ligation or direct pressure are insufficient or not appropriate. The two primary platforms are Surgicel (oxidized regenerated cellulose) and Surgifoam (absorbable gelatin sponge). Both are absorbed over the post-operative healing course, leaving no permanent material in the surgical site.
What is the difference between Surgicel and Surgifoam?
Surgicel is made of oxidized regenerated cellulose - the material converts to a gel matrix on contact with blood, supporting hemostasis through mechanical pressure and contact activation of the coagulation cascade. Surgifoam is an absorbable gelatin sponge - the mechanism is primarily mechanical, creating a matrix that supports clot formation and tamponades the bleeding source. Both are absorbable. The choice is typically a surgeon and surgical specialty preference based on the bleeding site, surgical specialty and clinical experience.
In which surgical specialties are hemostatic dressings used?
Hemostatic dressings are used across most surgical specialties: general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, otolaryngology, urology, dental and oral surgery, gynecology and others. Each specialty has format preferences - neurosurgery typically uses Surgicel fibrillar for fine application near sensitive neural tissue, while cardiothoracic surgery may use Surgicel sheet at vascular suture lines. The specialty mix at a facility drives the format and inventory mix needed.
Can hospitals and surgery centers order hemostatic dressings in bulk?
Yes. Surgicel and Surgifoam are stocked in case quantities for hospital ORs, ambulatory surgery centers, surgical specialty practices and licensed distributors. Standing order programs keep ORs in continuous supply. Surgical site mix and surgical specialty volume drive the format and size inventory levels. Contact our team for case pricing and standing order setup.
What hemostatic products should be in an OR formulary?
A standard OR hemostatic formulary typically includes Surgicel in multiple formats (sheet for general application, fibrillar for fine application, fabric for larger surgical sites) and Surgifoam in standard sizes for spongiform applications. Surgical specialty volume drives the format and quantity mix - neurosurgery and cardiothoracic services typically have higher Surgicel demand, while orthopedic and dental services may use more Surgifoam. Contact our team to build a hemostatic formulary matched to surgical case mix.